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Moreton in Marsh

Council forced to withdraw from Moreton-in-Marsh housing appeal as planning system stacks the odds against local decision-making

Cotswold District Council has confirmed it is withdrawing from a public inquiry into a proposed 195-home development in Moreton-in-Marsh, after concluding that the national planning system now leaves councils with little realistic chance of defending refusals of this kind. 

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Government again refuses to rethink Cotswold housing target after council stressed community concerns and constraints

Minister’s reply to leader follows firm consultation response by Council on yet more planning policy changes that do “not recognise rural authority challenges” 

Unsung Heroes March 2026

From Covid response to lasting impact: Local heroes recognised across the Cotswolds

In the latest round of Unsung Heroes Awards, community champions across the Cotswolds were celebrated for supporting residents through crisis, mentoring young people, and saving lives.